MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mercedes Benz SL

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2006 Mercedes Benz SL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:07:00.817Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz SL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1994 1995: 13 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2011
2006: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19911
19921
19932
199415
199513
20033
20042
20061
20071
20111

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

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I WAS DRIVING A 2006 SL65. THE CAR HAD AN ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM. THUS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS CONNECTED TO A SENSOR WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO A PUMP WHICH TURNED THE BRAKES ON. SOMETHING FAILED. THERE WERE NO BRAKES!

NHTSA ODI report, 20140405

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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I WAS DRIVING A 2006 SL65. THE CAR HAD AN ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM. THUS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS CONNECTED TO A SENSOR WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO A PUMP WHICH TURNED THE BRAKES ON. SOMETHING FAILED. THERE WERE NO BRAKES!

NHTSA ODI report, 20140405

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mercedes Benz SL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.